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Civil Service Commission

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 · 9:00 AM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Civil Service Commission held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on personnel matters such as job exam results, employee transfers, and temporary job reassignments. The meeting covered a range of administrative tasks related to city workforce management, including approving exam results for various positions and processing employee retirements and transfers.

Key Decisions

  • Extension of Eligible Job Lists Passed
  • Temporary Job Reassignment for Rehabilitation Passed
  • Approval of Employee Transfers Passed
  • Retirement and Resignation Processing Passed
  • COVID-19 Related Non-Career Hours Extension Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING
  2. FLAG SALUTE
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  5. 2. Recommendation to approve minutes: Special Meeting of October 12, 2022 Dismissal Hearing 06-D-1920 Minutes of August 10, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, seconded by Vice President Fallis, to approve the minutes of special meeting of October 12, 2022, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 22-302CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Special Meeting of October 12, 2022 Dismissal Hearing 06-D-1920 Minutes of August 10, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 9):
  8. 3. Recommendation to approve examination results: Aquatics Supervisor I-II Test #02 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Software Developer) Test #05 Business Systems Specialist I-VII (Web Solution Engineer) Test #05 Buyer I-II Civil Engineering Associate Test #01 Criminalist Supervisor Test #03 Environmental Health Specialist I-IV Test #03 Microbiologist I-III Test #04 Office Systems Analyst I-IV (Disaster Recovery Analyst) Test #01 Office Systems Analyst I-IV (Enterprise Architect) Test #01 Office Systems Analyst I-IV (Senior Cybersecurity Engineer) Test #01 Police Recruit Test #15 Public Health Nurse I-III Test #05 Public Safety Dispatcher I-IV - NTN EXAM Test #35 Refuse Field Investigator (Promotional) AMENDED
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 4. Recommendation to approve bulletin(s): Building Maintenance Engineer Capital Projects Coordinator I-IV Housing Assistance Coordinator-REVISED Personnel Analyst I-IV Street Maintenance Supervisor I-II
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  10. 5. Recommendation to receive and file retirement(s): Adela Rodriguez, Senior Accountant, Health and Human Services, (29 yrs., 9 mos.) Robert Titus, Police Lieutenant, Police Department, (29 yrs., 24 days)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 6. Recommendation to receive and file resignation(s): Elizabeth Munoz, General Librarian, Library Services, (1 yr.) Brady Vriens, Police Officer, Police Department, (8 yrs., 4 mos.) Gregory Lockert, Water Utility Mechanic I, Water Department, (2 yrs., 11 mos.) Lincoln Lo, Deputy Chief Harbor Engineer II, Harbor Department, (13 yrs., 8 mos.)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  12. 7. Recommendation to approve transfer(s): Gilberto Contreras - Administrative Analyst II, Health and Human Services to Administrative Analyst II, Airport Rosa Escamilla - Payroll/Personnel Assistant II, Police Department to Payroll/Personnel Assistant III, Financial Management
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  13. 8. Recommendation to Transfer from Unclassified to Classified Service - Adrienne Henderson, Administrative Analyst III Communication from Sandy Witz, Director of Human Resources, Harbor Department Staff report prepared by Maria Cano, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  14. 9. Recommendation to Approve Extension of Expiring Eligible Lists (6 months) Staff report prepared by Christina Pizarro Winting, Executive Director ACCOUNTANT I-III (C01AN-21) TEST #01 (5/26/2021) ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I-IV (EA8AN-21) (7/9/2021) Extend 1 month* AQUATICS SUPERVISOR I-II (H31AN-22) TEST #01 (5/25/2022) BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (DIGITAL SERVICES SPECIALIST) (H67AN-22A) TEST #03 (5/11/2022) BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (DIGITAL SERVICES SPECIALIST) (H67AN-22A) TEST #04 (5/25/2022) BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (ERP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR) (H67AN-22B) TEST #02 (5/11/2022) BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (GIS ANALYST) (H67AN-22G) TEST #03 (5/11/2022) BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (PERMITTING SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR) (H67AN-22F) TEST #02 (5/25/2022) BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (SOFTWARE DEVELOPER) (H67AN-22D) TEST #04 (5/25/2022) BUSINESS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST I-VII (WEB SOLUTIONS ENGINEER) (H67AN-22C) TEST #04 (5/25/2022) CIVIL ENGINEER (K11NN-21) TEST #22 (5/12/2021) ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (K89NN-21) TEST #02 (5/12/2021) ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE (N26NN-20) TEST #03 (5/27/2020) Extend 3 months* HOUSING AIDE I-II (HS1AN-21) (7/7/2021) Extend 1 month* MARINE SAFETY OFFICER (H14NN-20) (2/25/2020) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (K33NN-22) TEST #02 (5/11/2022) MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR (J37NN-21) (5/26/2021) NURSE PRACTITIONER (G12NN-20) TEST #06 (5/15/2020) PETROLEUM ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I-II (K37AN-22) TEST #02 (5/11/2022) PLANNER I-V(F53AN-21) (8/18/2021) Extend 1 month* POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL (F23NN-20) TEST #13 (5/28/2020) POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL (F23NN-21) TEST #20 (5/12/2021) POLICE RECRUIT (F63NN-22) TEST #07 (5/11/2022) PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I - IV - LATERAL (J45AN-21C) TEST #07 (11/2/2020) PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I - IV - LATERAL (J45AN-21C) TEST #08 (5/12/2021) PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I - IV - LATERAL (J45AN-21C) TEST #09 (5/26/2021) PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I - IV - LATERAL (J45AN-22C) TEST #13 (5/11/2022) PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - NTN EXAM (J45AN-21A) TEST #22 (5/26/2021) PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - NTN EXAM (J45AN-22A) TEST #28 (5/11/2022) PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I-IV - POST WAIVER (J45AN-20B) TEST #12 (5/22/2020 ) REFUSE OPERATOR I-III (JA2AN-20) TEST #26 (7/15/2020) REFUSE OPERATOR I-III (JA2AN-21) TEST #27 (11/20/2020) REFUSE OPERATOR I-III (JA2AN-21) TEST #28 (4/14/2021) REFUSE OPERATOR I-III (JA2AN-21) TEST #29 (5/12/2021) SCHOOL GUARD (F31N1-21) TEST #01 (5/12/2021) SCHOOL GUARD (F31N1-21) TEST #02 (5/26/2021) SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER I-IV (F33AN-20) TEST #43 (5/28/2020) Extend 3 months* SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER I-IV (F33AN-21) TEST #53 (5/12/2021) SURVEY TECHNICIAN (K74NN-21) (5/12/2021) WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I-IV (MA1AN-22) TEST #04 (5/11/2022) WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I-IV (MA1AN-22) TEST #05 (5/25/2022) X-RAY TECHNICIAN (G30NN-22) TEST #01 (11/10/2021) X-RAY TECHNICIAN (G30NN-22) TEST #02 (11/17/2021)
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

  15. REGULAR AGENDA
  16. 10. RECOMMENDATION FOR TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT FOR REHABILITATION AND/OR RETRAINING - James Brown, Refuse Operator IV, to Parking Control Checker I Communication from Dawn Henderson, Personnel Officer, Public Works Staff report prepared by Tarsha Moses, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Roll Call (5 votes)
    • Phyllis O. Arias Absent
    • Susana Gonzalez Edmond Yes
    • Yvonne Wheeler Absent
    • Erik Frost Hollins Yes
    • Joen Garnica Yes
  17. 11. RECOMMENDATION FOR TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT FOR REHABILITATION AND/OR RETRAINING - Eugene Harris, Refuse Operator I, to Parking Control Checker I Communication from Dawn Henderson, Personnel Officer, Public Works Staff report prepared by Tarsha Moses, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 12. COVID-19 RELATED: RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Devin Buttelwerth, Clerk Typist III - NC Communication from Sandra Kennedy, Administrative Officer, Health and Human Services Staff report prepared by Levi Sinkler, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 13. RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND NON-CAREER HOURS - Cory Hefler, Ambulance Operator - NC Communication from Sarah Green, Administrative Officer, Fire Department Staff report prepared by Beverly Bartlow, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, seconded by Vice President Fallis, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 14. RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT RESIGNED EMPLOYEE - Nicholas Andrade, Special Services Officer III - Armed Communication from Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, Police Department Staff report prepared by Maria Cano, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: withdrawn

    This CS-Agenda Item was withdrawn.

  21. 15. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT - Megan Ignacio, Community Information Specialist I Staff report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 16. RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - Clerk Typist IV Communication from Sheryl Bender, Superintendent of Personnel & Training, Parks, Recreation and Marine Staff report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
  23. STANDING COMMITTEES A. Executive Committee B. Recruitment and Selection Committee C. Special Projects Committee
  24. REPORTS FROM MANAGERS A. Recruitment and Outreach Services Division – Crystal Slaten B. Employment Services Division – Caprice McDonald
  25. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  26. NEW BUSINESS
  27. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION WILL HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS WITHIN THE COMMISSION’S JURISDICTION.
  28. ADJOURNMENT
  29. I, Julia Smay, Executive Assistant, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  30. HEARING 10:00 A.M.
  31. 31 Passed the Consent Calendar
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve Consent Calendar Items 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, except for items 3 and 5. The motion carried by the following vote:

  32. 16. RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - Clerk Typist IV Communication from Sheryl Bender, Superintendent of Personnel & Training, Parks, Recreation and Marine Staff report prepared by Stephanie Herrera, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  33. President Garnica called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m.
  34. 22-302CS Recommendation to approve minutes: Special Meeting of October 12, 2022 Dismissal Hearing 06-D-1920 Minutes of August 10, 2022
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to to approve the minutes of dismissal hearing 06-D-1920 minutes of August 10, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

  35. 10. RECOMMENDATION FOR TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT FOR REHABILITATION AND/OR RETRAINING - James Brown, Refuse Operator IV, to Parking Control Checker I Communication from Dawn Henderson, Personnel Officer, Public Works Staff report prepared by Tarsha Moses, Personnel Analyst
    CS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice President Fallis, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez Edmond, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  36. FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES